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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner- Mahoning Valley

Job Description

About Us

Akron Children’s Hospital is one of the largest independent pediatric hospitals in the U.S., and ranked among the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Our dedicated staff serves nearly 800,000 patient visits per year through our 2 hospital campuses and a large network of locations offering primary and specialty care.

We are leading the way to healthier futures for children and communities through expert medical care, research, and prevention and wellness programs. As a teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University and other universities, we train new generations of pediatricians, specialists, nurses and pharmacists every year.

OUR PROMISES

To treat every child as we would our own

To treat others as they would like to be treated

To turn no child away for any reason

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Shift Information: Rotating

About Akron Children's Hospital - NICU:

Akron Children's is brimming with the latest techniques, state-of-the-art pediatric equipment and top experts. But what makes us extraordinary is your passion - for children, for our mission and for your field. We love what we do, and we make every coworker and every family feel right at home. It's how we've earned a NorthCoast 99 award for great workplaces. From the way we build connections with our patients to the way we push the limits of medicine, working here is a one-of-a-kind experience.

Position Summary:

Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of acute healthcare settings in the NICU. Functions in collaboration with a physician according to a standard care arrangement and specialty board certification. Operates in accordance with Section 4723.431 of the Ohio Revised Code and rule adopted by the Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses, the national board certifying agency, and maintains a Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician(s) on the medical staff.

Performs health assessments and physical exams Identifies significant health and medical risk factors. Orders, interprets and evaluates tests and studies to assess clinical problems and health care needs. Develops a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data. Independently and in collaboration with the physician, develops treatment plans along with the patient and significant others. Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with board certification, state law and organizational medical staff privileges. May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through Ohio Board of Nursing and hospital policy.

Develops patient education plan. Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care. Performs admission history & physical, document progress notes, complete discharge summaries as required. Provides consultations and requests consults as directed and in accordance with hospital bylaws. Assists with and facilitates discharge planning. May serve as resource for staff/residents and clinical preceptor for APN students. Other duties as assigned.

Hours: Works variable hours and participates in a 24/7 on-call schedule (including nights, weekends and/or holidays) via pager/telephone with expectations to report to work and perform patient care.

Practice with a variety of specialty-based populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult

Practices in any setting in which patients require complex monitoring and therapies, high intensity nursing intervention, or continuous nursing vigilance within the range of high-acuity care

Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements

This review is completed via the Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirements

Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a bi-annual basis to assure quality care and per ORC requirements

This review is completed via the Focused Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (OPPE) for Advanced Practice Providers as part of Joint Commission requirement

Qualifications:

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing Preferred

Licensed as an RN in State of Ohio, National Certification as nurse practitioner by nationally accredited organization

Must have current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by Ohio Board of Nursing. ACLS or PALS may be required based upon practice setting

Must obtain credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate medical staff privileges

Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required

Individuals hired without an MSN or DNP and those hired without a certificate to prescribe must actively pursue and obtain a MSN or DNP degree/certificate to prescribe

Excellent critical thinking, self motivation and interpersonal communication skills essential. Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database use, and other computer software programs for data analysis, and presentations

Working Conditions Essential position functions (EPF) required:

Majority of work is performed in an environment that is mostly clean and comfortable, but may include some annoying factors such as noise, odors or damp floors

A minimal amount of work is performed in an environment with exposure to environmental factors of such severity as to present health problems, where such problems/injury can be prevented by use of provided protective equipment, hazard awareness and knowledge and adherence to safety guidelines